Active Smart and Intelligent Packaging Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 4471
  • Published Date: Sep 10, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Active Smart and Intelligent Packaging Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis 

The global active smart and intelligent packaging market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by application into food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, and others, out of which, the food & beverages segment is projected to witness noteworthy growth over the forecast period. The growth of the segment can be accounted to the higher utilization of active smart and intelligent packaging to pack ready-to-eat meals for distribution. For instance, in 2022, the food segment across the globe was projected to generate total revenue of about USD 275 billion. The increasing preference for packaged foods among people as everyone is busy with their jobs and responsibilities. Also, not all countries have the same type of vegetables, which makes nonregional food items unavailable, and this is made possible by the availability of canned and frozen foods. All types of vegetables and fruits can be stored in a frozen state to enjoy in non-seasonal times. Therefore, all these factors are expected to increase market segment growth, which in turn drives the market growth.

End-user Segment Analysis

The global active smart and intelligent packaging market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by end-user into skin & hair care, nail care, cosmetics, and others. Amongst these segments, the cosmetics segment is expected to garner a significant share in the upcoming years. The rising beauty standards across the world, and the increasing preference of people to maintain skin care are projected to boost the growth of the market. As per the observations, over 40% of people in the U.S. spend about USD 1 to USD 45 a month for online beauty products as of 2021. The cosmetic industry is directly linked with the fashion industry, as cosmetics are used to enhance the beauty of a person by making the skin more elegant and classier. Furthermore, cosmetics are also used to mask the skin disorders such as dark spots, dark circles, pigmentation, wrinkles, and aging. No one wants their beauty palate to be broken and smudged with leakages. Therefore, smart active and intelligent packaging play an important role in the cosmetics industry. Lipsticks, lotions, body oils, and shampoos all come in liquid form, which is more prone to leaking. Also, some cosmetic serums are only packed in glass bottles to prevent reactions with sunlight and plastic materials. Thus, the packaging is very crucial in the cosmetics segment which, is predicted to increase the market’s growth in the coming years as per the market analysis.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

             By Packaging Type

  • Active Packaging
  • Modified Atmosphere Packaging
  • Oxygen Scavenging Sachets
  • Smart & Intelligent Packaging
  • Freshness Indicators
  • Time & Temperature Indicator Labels
  • Radio Frequency Identification Tags

                  By Application

  • Food & Beverages
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Others

                 By End-User

  • Skin & hair Care
  • Nail Care
  • Cosmetics
  • Dairy products
  • Perfumes
  • Others

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of active smart and intelligent packaging is assessed at USD 29.95 Billion.

The global active smart and intelligent packaging market size surpassed USD 27.96 Billion in 2025 and is projected to witness a CAGR of over 7.9%, crossing USD 59.81 Billion revenue by 2035.

North America active smart and intelligent packaging market will hold over 40.8% share by 2035, driven by high demand in food & beverage, increasing imports/exports, and shift toward ready-to-eat foods.

Key players in the market include Shockwatch Pty Ltd, 3M Company, Timestrip UK Ltd, LCR Hallcrest LLC, Cryolog S.A., Amcor plc, Deltatrak Inc., COSMOGEN SAS, Varcode LTD., PakSense, Inc.
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